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MN HF147

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/17/2020

Primary Sponsor

Jeanne Poppe

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2020 1st Special Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2020 from the federal coronavirus relief fund to the commissioner of agriculture for product purchases
  • Commissioner shall contract with food hubs, meal organizations, and distributors to purchase products directly from Minnesota producers in local and regional markets negatively impacted by COVID-19
  • Funds cannot be spent until the commissioner of management and budget determines the expenditure is an eligible use of the federal coronavirus relief fund
  • Appropriation is available for use until December 30, 2020
  • Effective the day following final enactment

Legislative Description

COVID-19; product purchase from producers negatively impacted funding provided, and money appropriated.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy Division

6/17/2020

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Food Finance & Policy6/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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